Radio - By Category
Radio News, Current Events and Issues Related to Radio
The latest news about Radio including current events and issues can be found here. From individual stations, networks, online streams or air-personalities to the latest gadgets, products, or issues affecting the listening experience, you can count on hearing it here, first.
Online Radio: Listen by Format, Webcast Sources, And Software Players
Online Radio offers thousands of Internet streams in many flavors: links for listening by format (alternative, Classic Rock, Oldies, Top 40, Classical, Comedy, Country, Hip Hop, R&B, and Rap) or for seasonal purposes (Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day, etc.), Radio addresses by U.S. Presidents, popular webcasting sources, software players and tuners, and webcast picks and events.
Terrestrial Radio Station Directories, Databases, and Airchecks
Terrestrial (land based) radio stations still provide millions of listeners with music, talk, news and more. Whether you're looking for a particluar station by geography, format, or other criteria, these directories and databases will help your search. In addition, you will find links here to "airchecks" - recordings of legendary and famous radio programs and DJs, hosts and personalities.
SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio and other Satellite Radio Information
SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio (now one company) delivers very diverse audio programming to millions of listeners who are willing to pay for special radio equipment along with monthly subscription fees. Satellite Radio offers broader choices and many more options for discriminating listeners at home, on the road, on the water, and elsewhere.
Broadcast Yourself: Create Webcasts, Podcasts and Low-Power FM
The Internet has made it possible for almost anyone to create their own web-based, online radio station or podcast. For a small investment, it is now possible to stream your own music or talk show to a global audience or create a podcast for them to automatically retrieve. For educational organizations and other qualifying groups, Low-Powered FM (LPFM) offers broadcasting options.
Audio Recording Software for Online Radio Stations and Audio Sources
Here is a list of software designed to record streaming audio from online web-based radio stations and audio sources. Most of it is shareware with free trial useage. Plus, you'll find reviews, comparisons and advice on techniques. Whatever your favorite webcast, netcast or broadcast - you'll find an application with features to suit your needs.
Radio DJs, Hosts, Presenters, and Air Personalities
One of the reasons we listen to radio is to hear our favorite DJ, host, presenter or air-pesonlaity. Here you will find short profiles of many popular ones, including the most listened to syndicated shows. Plus, a listing of Radio broadcasting halls of fame and more.
Public, Pirate, Armed Forces, and College Radio
Public Radio leads off a category of broadcasts which exist to provide alternatives to commercial radio. Also here you will find information and links to Pirate Radio including Low Power FM and early 1960s offshore broadcasting, student run College Radio and Armed Forces Radio, dedicated to providing the military with an American-inspired voice, entertainment and information.
Radio Employment, Free Courses, Schools, Mobile DJs, Professionals
Looking for a job in Radio? Here's good advice from a free online course to a list of broadcast schools in the U.S., England, Austalia, England and New Zealand. Plus: job listings and other free resources and even advice and software links for Mobile Djs (or just some virtual turntables to mix your own beats for fun). In Radio now? You'll find some great showprep links here.
Amateur, Ham, Shortwave, Citizen Band, CB, NOAA Weather Radio
Radio is important to many in their work, as a hobby and to lifestyle. Truckers use CB to keep in touch, Amateur shortwave radio operators ("hams") serve the community while having fun, and rural areas depend on NOAA weather radio for safety. All these forms of radio are covered here. Plus: specialty broadcasts aimed at NASCAR fans, gays, and more.
Radio History, Founding Fathers, Old Time Radio and Airchecks
The history of Radio is a fascinating journey from very simple beginning to today's digital, online global reaches. Learn about the founding fathers and see early photos of Radio pioneers and facilities. Explore radio's development in different countries. Listen to priceless historic audio from Radio's "Golden Era" and hear airchecks of some of the greatest DJs from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.
Radio Airchecks and Jingles From Radio's Greatest DJs and Stations
Listen to recordings of the greatest DJs, Air-Personalities and Radio hosts from the past from the 1950's through today. Whether it's a deejay you remember growing up with or an air-personality you heard in another city, plenty of archived audio is available for listening on the Web. Plus, exceptional jingle collections abound for collectors, hobbyists or just the curious.
Radio on TV, On Film, and Newspaper Radio Columnists
Radio has been portrayed in TV sitcoms, movies and is constantly commented and reported on in newspapers and magazines. You'll find information and links to classic television shows like "WKRP In Cincinnati" and "Newsradio" plus great movies such as "FM", "Play Misty For Me", "Talk Radio" and more. In addition, a listing of high-profile columnists who concentrate on reporting and analyzing Radio.
Fun Radio Things To Do: Games, Charts, Screensavers, Turntables & More
When it comes to Radio, there's more to do than just listen. Play Radio games, see the latest Music Charts, Download Radio station screensavers, be the DJ and mix virtual turntables, vote or just read the latest polls on Radio issues, hear and watch the Virtual DJ, and just learn how to get certain things done in Radio like get the prize you won, get free publicity and more.
HD Radio, PDAs, iPods, Cell Phones, PCs, Home and Auto Info and Reviews
Here you will find news and reviews of radio-oriented products including the latest hardware, software and services available to enhance the listening experience. From HD Radio to radios for PDAs, satellite receivers and hardware to software for recording streaming audio and more, you'll quickly get a handle on what you're looking for more information about.